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White to move and mate in two #558 -- Enough [1]

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Date: 2024-09-05  

Our Fight to Keep America Safe from Gun Violence

When Gabby and I took the microphone, I reminded everyone that Gabe was the only congressional staffer ever murdered in the line of duty. If Gabby could speak as well as she once could, I said, “she would keep you here all day long—“

“All day long,” Gabby butted in. “All day.”

“—talking about her friend Gabe,” I finished.

I had looked into the Tucson shooting in detail.

“It was no surprise for me to learn that immediately after the shooting started, Gabe ran toward Gabby and other victims,” I said, “toward the shooter and toward danger. Putting himself in service to others was Gabe’s last act on earth.”

Vice President Biden surprised us by showing up to honor Gabe. He comforted Gabe’s family, made us laugh, and honored the staffers who make Congress function.

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